Hallowe'en Day

 Thanks to everyone who helped with "Do or Die"!  You did a great job!

English 8:  Reading log:  What mistakes has the main character made?  Have you made similar mistakes?  What did you do?  What would you suggest the main character do?

Finish your "reluctant" journal.

Listen to Tom Waits' performance of "What's He Building".  

What's he building in there?

Why is he watching me?

Draw a picture of the two neighbours' homes.

Who has the problem?

If you were making a movie of this poem, who would you choose to play the two people?  What would happen?

English 8 -- Welcome to Friday!

 Reading log:  In the part you read today, is there anything you would change?  Write a summary of what happened.  If you would change something, say what you would change.  If you wouldn't, say why it's perfect the way it is.

"Reluctant" journal:  Read to the end of the book.

What was your favourite trip or outing that you have taken with your family?

Did you like The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen?  Why or why not?  Who was your favourite character?  Explain why.

Did it seem believable?   Explain.

Did writing a journal help Henry?  How do you know?  Why did Cecil ask Henry to keep a journal?  Do you think it would help you to keep one?  Explain.

Update!

 English 8:

Written book report -- Due November 3

Reading log for today:  Is your book realistic?  Is it believable?  Is it important that the book be realistic or believable?  Explain your answer.

"Reluctant" journal:  Read to page 223.

Do you look like your dad or your mom?  Do you look like any of your siblings?  Can you think of any physical aspects that you've inherited from your predecessors?  Any other aspects?  (like musical talent or a talent for playing a sport or being good with cars or things like that)

Who is to blame for what happened to Jessie?  Do you believe that people are responsible for their own actions?  Explain.

Senior Drama:

Actors -- learn your lines for "Do or Die" and for the Chester/Clarise scene.

Theatre Production -- I'm afraid that we can't paint after school on Thursday, because the dance team is using the theatre.  Make sure you make good use of your decorating time on Friday!!

Directors -- we will have a last run through on Friday before Show-time on Hallowe'en!  Any last minute suggestions?  Jot them down!

Drama 8:

Remember, if you want someone in your group for the last project, put that in your journal on Friday!

Journal topic:  What is one lesson you need to learn?  (examples, don't procrastinate! don't give up if things are difficult! don't be too trusting!)

MORE Reluctant Journals!

 Reading logs:  How are you different from the main character?  From the antagonist?

Reluctant Journal (read to page 180):

Describe a place you like in 4 sentences.

Describe someone you know in three words.

From Wed., March 20 to Fri., March 22, Henry writes "one thing".  Why?

Do you have a favourite store?  If not, do you like shopping?  For what?  If not, why?

Have you ever told a big lie?  Have you ever been lied to?  Can you ever trust people who lie?  Are there ever good reasons for lying?  What are they, if there are?

English 8 -- IT

 Read to page 143 in Reluctant Journal.

What is IT?

Write about a product you purchased that satisfied you.

Write about a product you purchased that didn't satisfy you.

Make step by step instructions for something (like Henry's Rules to Live By).

Correct Alberta's note (on page 122).

What was the best weekend of your life?  OR What would be the best weekend of your life?

More "Reluctant" Journal!

Read to page 103.

What should Farley and Henry have done about Troy's bullying?  Have you ever had to deal a bully?  Have you ever bullied anyone?

Why does Henry repeat the same phrase (on page 75)?

Describe a meal you could make for your family.

What subject could you be an expert on if you had to play "Reach for the Top"?

If you needed money, what sort of jobs would you be willing to do? 

"Reluctant" Journal Topic -- Grade 8 English; "Do or Die" -- suggest changes to Ms. Kosar's script

 Read to page 70 and write the following:

(October 17, 2022)

Have you ever hurt anyone's feelings on purpose?  Explain.

Senior Drama:

Suggest changes to Ms. Kosar's script.  Answer the questions she poses.